Software Engineer I

BSN SPORTS, a Varsity Brands company, is the recognized leader in team athletic gear, serving as the largest team sporting goods distributor in the United States. The Software Engineer I role is an entry-level position focused on contributing to the development of modern applications and digital services, utilizing foundational software engineering knowledge to build, test, and maintain software components.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to delivery of platform features and front-end services that power critical business and customer experiences
• Builds foundational capability to support scalable, cloud-based engineering environments
• Establishes a pipeline of engineering talent aligned to Varsity Spirits’ long-term platform strategy
• Write, test, and debug code for applications, backend services, and APIs
• Contribute to development of features and services within established architecture and engineering standards
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve development and lower-environment issues, applying sound judgment to determine appropriate solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to deliver functional and reliable software
• Follow established development workflows, security practices, and engineering standards
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing to support team effectiveness
• Continuously build understanding of platform architecture, service interactions, and system design principles
• Develop working knowledge of platform services, system interactions, and engineering patterns to support future growth into independent ownership

Requirements:

• Foundational knowledge of front-end development using React and Typescript
• Proficiency in JavaScript
• Understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility
• Basic knowledge of Git and version control
• Understanding of software development principles, debugging, and testing
• Foundational knowledge of software engineering principles, including object-oriented programming and data structures
• Basic understanding of APIs, application architecture, and databases
• Familiarity with modern development environments and tools
• Applies logical reasoning to solve defined technical problems
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting approaches within established guidelines
• Identifies issues and escalates appropriately when needed
• Communicates effectively within team environments
• Actively participates in team collaboration and development processes
• Incorporates feedback to improve performance and output
• Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
• Adapts to evolving engineering practices and environments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0-2 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early career roles)